When we first launched the Powerpack a year ago, we set up Google Checkout as the primary payment system. It was easy to set up, it was affordable and it meant Andrew could get back to adding new features to Alfred. Opinions about Google Checkout were very divided; Some of you liked it but many […]
Read moreNew Support Site & Over 100 Awesome Alfred Extensions
Since we released version 0.9.9, you have been creating some fantastic extensions to improve your productivity. We published the first few extensions in August to give you a taster for what could be done with extensions. Powerpack users have since created over 100 extensions so we’ve added a whole new section to our new support […]
Read moreGiveaway: Celebrate the Powerpack’s 1st birthday with a silly hat picture!
A lot can happen in a year. 12 months ago, we introduced the Powerpack as a very useful add-on to the free version of Alfred. The first Powerpack release had three main features: File System navigation, Result actions and basic control of iTunes with the initial Mini Player. Since then, the Powerpack has grown and […]
Read moreSneak peek: “Neighbours” feature for Alfred 0.9
This was a parody post for April 1st. Unfortunately, Universal Powerline Cloud™ technology which allows for effortless and security free connection to your neighbours networks doesn’t exist Over the past few weeks, Andrew has been working on a new feature for version 0.9 which we’ve kept under wraps until now. This feature will make Alfred […]
Read moreWe’re heading to South by Southwest Interactive
Next week, the Alfred team (Andrew, Anna and myself) will be heading to Austin, Texas. South by Southwest Interactive is a conference held in the city that likes to keep it weird. Developers, designers, marketing types and all sorts of interesting people gather for a few days of interesting talks and keynotes, as well as […]
Read moreAlfred celebrates his first birthday today!
When Andrew and I look back at how much has happened in the past year, since we first released Alfred on a Sunday night while watching the Canada vs USA hockey game during the Olympics, it’s hard to believe it’s only been a year. Back then, Alfred did little more than launch web searches and […]
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October 27, 2011 